You are here

Topic: Cars

The EV also offers up to a 320-mile range and faster charging. News 

Polestar 2 with Enhanced Power Available for $49,900

Nitin Misra, , , ,

Polestar has released pricing details for the upgraded 2024 Polestar 2, and it appears that customers will receive greater value for their money. The electric sedan now starts at $49,900 for a long-range single motor variant with rear-wheel drive, which is arguably the more appealing model. It features a new 299HP motor, an increase of 68HP from the previous version, and is estimated to have a combined EPA range of 320 miles and faster 205kW charging. The car can reach 60MPH in 5.9 seconds, making it considerably more thrilling than…

Read More
The company also continues to push hydrogen fuel cars. News 

Toyota Predicts EVs Will Have a Range of Over 600 Miles

Adarsh V.K, , , ,

Over the years, the range of electric vehicles (EVs) has steadily increased, with top manufacturers such as Mercedes, BMW, and Tesla boasting an estimated range of over 350 miles. Toyota, a well-known hybrid maker, is now joining the race to develop EVs with even longer-lasting charges. In a bold announcement, the Japanese company shared its plan for future cars to reach a range of 1,000 km (~621 miles), which it claims will revolutionize the future of cars. According to Toyota, it will achieve this goal by “integrating next-generation batteries and…

Read More
The GR H2 Racing Concept hints at the near future of zero-emissions endurance racing. News 

Toyota Unveils Hydrogen-Powered Race Car Concept for Le Mans 24 Hours

Sanjay Patil, ,

Toyota’s Gazoo Racing unit has introduced the GR H2 Racing Concept, which is specifically designed to participate in the hydrogen car category of the Le Mans 24 Hours race. Unlike modern electric vehicles, this car is emissions-free and does not require long charging times, making it a practical option for endurance races. Although Toyota has not disclosed any specifications, the car’s ability to spend more time racing and less time refueling is a clear advantage. Toyota does not say if or when the race-ready GR H2 will hit the track.…

Read More
It could have the technology to charge the vehicle twice as fast as the Taycan Turbo S. News 

Porsche Gives a Peek at its Electric Super Car Future with Mission X Concept

Adriana Marais, ,

Porsche has introduced its newest concept car, the Mission X, which offers a sneak peek into the potential appearance of future sports cars. The Mission X is an electric hypercar that draws inspiration from Porsche’s previous models, such as the 959, Carrera GT, and 918 Spyder. The vehicle has a compact design, measuring 177 inches in length, 78.7 inches in width, and 47.2 inches in height, with a low-slung body. The model presented by Porsche features a “Rocket Metallic” finish, although large parts of the vehicle feature a lightweight glass…

Read More
General Motors EVs will adopt the NACS standard in 2025 News 

GM Electric Vehicle Owners to Receive Access to Tesla Superchargers in 2024

Febin Mathew, , ,

General Motors has joined Ford in adopting Tesla’s North American Charging Standard for its electric vehicles. During a Twitter Spaces conversation with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, GM CEO Mary Barra revealed that the company will implement the NACS open-source connector standard in all of its EVs by 2025. As part of the collaboration, all GM EVs will gain access to 12,000 Tesla Superchargers in 2024. Drivers of existing GM EVs will not need to upgrade their vehicles to use Tesla chargers, but will need to use an adapter to make…

Read More